Truman's Phi Tau doing charity cookout

Proceeds from cookout's sales to benefit SeriousFun camps for kids with terminal or chronic illnesses

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Kirksville Daily Express - Kirksville, MO

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Posted Apr. 6, 2013 at 8:13 AM
Updated Apr 6, 2013 at 8:16 AM

Posted Apr. 6, 2013 at 8:13 AM
Updated Apr 6, 2013 at 8:16 AM

Kirksville

Truman State's Phi Kappa Tau chapter is now accepting orders for the 18th annual Cookout for Kids in mid-April with proceeds to benefit the SeriousFun Camps for children with chronic or serious illnesses.

Orders can be placed through April 10 by calling the fraternity organizers at (618) 979-7430 or by emailing Ralph Cupelli at rcupelli@truman.edu.

The cookout menu includes a barbecued half chicken or pork steak, baked beans, coleslaw, bread and a soda or bottle of water. Food is delivered or can be picked up between 10:30 a.m. at 2 p.m. at 215 N. High St., on April 16.

SeriousFun Campus were founded by actor Paul Newman, a Phi Tau alumnus. They provide multiple one-week camp experiences for children who suffer from chronic and terminal illnesses that require around-the-clock care and frequent hospital visits.

100 percent of the profits from the Cookouts go to the camps.

In the last three years, Truman's Phi Tau chapter has contributed more than $5,000 for the camps. Chapter members also volunteer at the camps over the summer.